Verb #888 zu verb

zulegen

hat zugelegt · legte zu
Based on: legen, zu
1.

to get, to buy

("sich+Dat etwas zulegen" - colloquial term for purchasing something, for items that you "add" to your collection of things you own. Like a car, a coffee grinder or a set of dumbbells. Not idiomatic for food items or digital goods.)
Examples
  • Ich glaube, ich muss mir eine Brille zulegen.
  • I think I have to get a pair of glasses.
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2.

to add, to increase

(Mainly used for someone's performance. Sometimes also used for prices and people's weight.)
Examples
  • Ich habe im Urlaub 3 Kilo zugelegt.
  • I have gained, added 3 kilograms on vacation.
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How many meanings does the German word 'zulegen' have?

zulegen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to get, to buy, 2. to add, to increase.

What is the past tense of 'zulegen'?

hat zugelegt / legte zu

What is 'zulegen' related to?

The word 'zulegen' is related to legen and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zulegen'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.